Kuwabara Memorial Hospital
About
Kuwahara Memorial Hospital, operated by Medical Corporation Soaikai, is located in Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture. The hospital specializes in internal medicine while also focusing on cardiovascular care. In April 2020, it established a Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, followed by the opening of a cardiac catheterization laboratory in June of the same year, steadily building its cardiovascular care infrastructure. Building on these facility enhancements, the hospital has been offering catheter ablation for arrhythmia treatment since April 2024. Operating hours are weekdays from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, with closures on Sundays, national holidays, the New Year period, and during the Bon festival. The hospital was designated as an emergency hospital in July 2020, supporting regional emergency medical services. In terms of facilities, electronic medical records were introduced in June 2021, and an online eligibility verification system has been established, demonstrating commitment to healthcare digital transformation. For patient convenience, electronic payments including PayPay have been accepted since November 2019, and the hospital is equipped with parking and barrier-free facilities. English language support is available. The Medical Corporation Soaikai group also includes Soaien, a long-term care facility, and Suki Clinic, creating a collaborative regional healthcare support system. This facility provides comprehensive medical services ranging from general internal medicine to specialized cardiovascular treatment.
